Saturday, January 19, 2019

What a special day here at FiveSibes...our Pupsters, Chloe, Wolf, and Bandit turned 11! It's been such joy watching these siblings grow up together - and days filled with love, fun, chaos, and laughter raising three puppies at once, with two more young Huskies - our "originals" Harley and Gibson who were just pups themselves at three and two years of age at the time we brought home the Pupsters!

Our Pupsters as12-week-old puppies!

Oh, the days of training three - lots of craziness and fun - and pee pads and poop! But believe it or not, teaching three puppies at the same time was pretty awesome! My daughter, who was my co-parent and trainer, spent every day with them while I was work. When they learned something new, they learned it together! To this day when you say "Potty off the deck!" all three (actually all five, now four) would turn and run off the deck together tandem-style! Watching them, I still cannot believe they are now considered "seniors!" How can that be? Wasn't just yesterday they only 12-week old puppies?!

Wolf watching cake prep!

Birthdays here at FiveSibes have always been fun. I think they always loved cake time the best! Their favorite? Hu-mom's homemade vanilla ice cream with doggie cookie crumb topping! And the most precious part? Watching them all eat it together. This year, Chloe had a severe allergic reaction just two days before (read about it HERE) that really frightened us. I am so thankful that, with medications, she is all better and enjoying her special day with her sister and brother, "foster" momma Harley, and her hu-family!

"Woo! It's that time!!!"

Nom-noms!

"Momma" Harley joins in for some yummy ice cream cake!

Memories of yesteryear: Big brother Gibson joining in for some cake! Note the ice cream on his nose!

Forever
this will be one of the best experiences of my life...sharing our days
with these amazing, beautiful, loving, zany Huskies.

Happy Birthday, Chloe, Bandit, and Wolfie!

Here's to many more years of celebrating!

And the Pupsters received a great gift - Mother Nature sent them snow via Winter Storm Harper! Here, Harley was out playing, and of course, you can't get a snowdog in when it's snowing, especially at night!

What a birthday! Wolfie was the first one to fall fast asleep!

Sweet Sibe dreams!

"You take away all the other luxuries in life, and if you can make someone smile and laugh, you have given the most special gift: happiness." ~Brad Garrett

Thursday, January 17, 2019

It started off like any other evening. Our Huskies went out for about an hour for a little yard fun and chilling on their deck beds before dinner. just like they do every day. Or so I thought.

As they were coming back inside, I was startled to notice sweet Chloe's left eye was red and swollen shut (below photo on left).

First the left eye...then the nose and right eye...

What the heck? Within 15 minutes, the swelling spread across her nose and into her right eye, too. Talk about getting worried.The other three Sibes were just fine. So, what happened to Chloe?

Chloe with her uber-swollen squishy face and muzzle.

With an antihistamine in her, we did a search of the yard, deck, her bed...no sign of anything out the norm. Her food, supplements, and treats all the same brands as usual.Then her face got really squishy, and her muzzle really swelled. More antihistamine.Then her original swollen eye got better, and her good eye was swollen shut! As well as her nose and mouth. The rest of behavior was normal, and she was still eating and drinking.

Now her good eye is swelled shut!

Talk about a frightening enigma. Then she started vomiting...and it was immediately off to the vet, where we received a confirmation of a severe allergic reaction to ... something!

Still swollen muzzle and cheeks.

An
injection of both an antihistamine and a steroid, Chloe's puffy snout and eyes finally started to become less swollen. With a prescription in
hand, Chloe thankfully came back home with us and is now resting. It is so important to be sure to act fast with allergies as you never know when or if it can turn into anaphylaxis, which is an absolute emergency.

Chloe in her favorite spot letting the medications

do their thing.

Even though it is winter here in the northeast, and some days are chilly (like today) hovering around 11 degrees in the morning and 25 during the day, it did tip the mercury at 42 degree yesterday. So do we have some kind of arctic bug or spider capable of taking down an almost 80 pound Husky with a mere bite? Or with this crazy weather Mother Nature has been exposing us to (thank you global warming), did a hibernating bee or insect in a dopey winter state become wake enough to sting our girl? No infection, she did not come in contact with any toxins that we know of, and no change to brands of food or treats...After lots of prayers and a #pawcircle for healing on our social media pages, we are so appreciative for the kindness and support from everyone. We are so thankful to have our girl back home and hopefully on the mend. I still wish we knew the cause...

I'll be taking tomorrow off to be with dear Chloe, so I am combining today's post with our Friday's Flashback Friday! But we will be back for their 11th Birthday celebration on Saturday! Hope you'll come back to join us!

Sweet Chloe: Flashback Photo Autumn 2015!

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

With the New Year, many of us set a goal to eat better, shed a few pounds, and feel healthier. Well, the same goes for our beloved dogs! Here at FiveSibes, our Siberian Huskies' weight has always been fairly easy to maintain. Except for one--our dear, sweet Chloe. She breaks all the rules. She will eat anything and everything, and she does not have a full switch! She automatically knows when it is dinner time, and for meals and snacks she is always the first one front and center, verbally reminding us exactly what time it is!

Woo! Our Chewy food came!

She will also sneak in to clean the others' bowls of any leftovers, and even sometimessneaks in to eat while they are just to get some more tidbits of food! I have to monitor her food intake as she will have it inhaled before the others' dishes are even set down. Our brand choice of dog food just happens to be Blue Buffalo, although, I have never tried the Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight Chicken Dinner With Garden Vegetables and Brown Rice canned food before. With weight being a forever issue with Chloe (food is her "thing") and our athletic girl Bandit we need to keep an eye on as she can put on a pound here and there, so I monitor their food and snacks, I was very pleased to try this particular formula and the best part it is our brand of choice!

1. The first ingredient is not a by-product, as with so many other brands. I mean, would you eat a by-product? Not me! The first item is real de-boned chicken. Yum!

Chloe loves everything about it!

2. It has vegetables and fruits: carrots, peas, blueberries and cranberries. Not only are they good for my dogs, but it also gives the food an appealing taste they really enjoy.

3. Another key element - the food contains no corn, wheat, or soy!

4. It contains chelated minerals to boost the immune system - which is great for any dog, but especially for senior dogs, which my Huskies now are (our three "Pupsters" siblings Wolf, Chloe, and Bandit will be 11 in five days, and our alpha queen Harley turns 14 in March). Keeping that immune system strong and healthy is a top priority.

5. It also contains Biotin, which is part of the B-complex vitamin, and is said to help keep skin and coat healthy. Again, so important for any dog, but especially seniors, and our Harley has been dealing with skin allergies and bald spots, so having her on this should be a positive thing to help her coat and skin.

6. It's a paté formula, which means it is easily blendable with their dry food and my homemade add-ins.

7. It is a brand we use and have trusted since puppyhood!8. Lastly, but definitely important, My FiveSibes love it!

Hey FiveSibes! They Like It!

Wolf busy cleaning his bowl!

While Chloe is the one I have to help watch her easily expandable waistline as she is quite the foodie, it is important to help all of our Huskies maintain a healthy weight, so I did not hesitate to let them all try the food, which is soft and easily mixed into their kibble. At first I wondered if they would balk at a weight control formula. Maybe it would be bland and they would turn their nose up at it...but, no!

All done, says Harley!

All four of my Sibes eagerly dove into their food, licking their bowls clean. As of today, it is their fifth night of this flavor and formula, and they are enjoying it just the same as day one! Even Wolf and Harley, who do not have a weight problem, enjoy the taste! I feel good about givingit to them, particularly Chloe, because I know it will help keep her weight under control, and she doesn't even know she is on a "diet" formula! So, shhhhh...it will be our little secret!

Friday, January 11, 2019

Today is a very special day and Flashback Friday here at FiveSibes...it's my darling daughter's (our FiveSibes co-guardian) birthday! Not only is she my amazing girl whom I am so very proud of, but she's also my best friend! She has assisted in the raising, training, and caring for our FiveSibes. Our amazing journey together with our five Siberian Huskies initially all goes back to her love of the breed and that wonderful day almost 14 years ago when she chose puppy Harley and puppy Harley chose her, and we welcomed our (future) alpha queen to our family! Shortly after, we were hit with the "Potato Chip Theory," which is once you have one Siberian Husky, you want (need) more! So, over the period of two years, we added four more, and they became the FiveSibes!

Prior to Huskies, we had two wonderful rescues, Sandy, the first dog my husband and I welcomed after being married, 13 years later, Chelsey came bounding into our lives and was my daughter's childhood buddy. For today's special Flashback Friday, we are taking a fond look back at the furry loves of my daughter over the years!

"A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous, full of beauty and forever beautiful, loving and caring and truly amazing."~Deanna Beisser

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Sunday, January 6, 2019

I bet the Rainbow Bridge is rocking for Gibson's "teen" birthday! I cannot believe he would be 13 today! I am sure he and his furpals are doing his Gibbie Hip-Hop dance and wooooin' up a storm! Oh, how I wish he was still here...having his favorite ice cream cake with his love Harley, brother Wolf, and sisters Chloe and Bandit, and sharing his joy and silliness with us all. He was an amazing boy, and his handsome face launched a revolution in support of dogs with Canine Epilepsy. We've achieved so much--his journey with Epilepsy helped so many, and still does as I continue bringing awareness and education to others in his memory. Gibson will live on in the work we FiveSibes family continue to do by joining #paws4purple to bring hope and help to other Epi-dogs so they may #LiveGibStrong.

When I see a snowflake, I will know that is you, Gib! Oh, how you loved the snow more than any dog I know!

Friday, January 4, 2019

In our FiveSibes Family Christmas tradition, the holiday season lasts until what we refer to as "Little Christmas," or January 6th (which also happens to be my furangel Gibson's birth date, how special is that?)! So, for today's last 2018 seasonal Flashback Friday post, I'm sharing a lovely "Bringing Home the Tree" photo above from fellow Husky momma, Karen Hill from Minnesota. To me, the is the absolute perfect way to bring home the tree...on a Huskies-drawn sleigh! Woo!

"We didn't realize we were making memories we just knew we were having fun." ~Winnie the Pooh

Now with five Siberian Huskies, you'd think we'd have hooked them up once or twice to a sled, but no, my Huskies are citified! Two of them would prefer to ride on the sled, rather than pull one! The closest I've come to a "sled dog" is when we staged a photo that appeared like we hooked-up our furangel Chelsey up to a sled with my elementary aged daughter and her younger cousins for a family holiday calendar!

Our Pre-FiveSibesFlashback Photo: Christmas 1996

(Note, the "grumpy" reindog! The kids had a blast, but as you can see, Chelsey was not impressed with the antlers)!

Both of these photos bring such joy and smiles! Many thanks to the Hill Family for sharing their special holiday moment with us.

Here's hoping your holiday season was truly one made of a million magic moments that will be memories to hold dear forever!

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Thursday, January 3, 2019

welcomes in the New Year with wishes that it may be happy and healthy!

For
me, it's always a bit melancholy bidding a year adieu. And, as we step
into a bright, clean New Year, my thoughts go to hoping for good health,
happiness, and personal peace and harmony for all of us. We never know
what a year will hold for us, and I am jumping into 2019 with positive
thoughts, hopes, and plans.I
love this above photo of our beautiful alpha queen, Harley, taken during this year's Christmas season. Is it any wonder
Gibson adored her?! It warms my heart to see her feeling so well as she
approaches turning 14. The past few months have been rough on our girl,
and if you follow our FiveSibes: Siberian Husky K9 News & Reviews Facebook page, we've shared some of her challenges, that I'm pleased to say, are now healing for the most part, even though she is still not quite back up to par.Harley
has had a rough bout of infections that began in the Autumn. I have
noticed that now that she has (gulp) officially entered into her golden
years, there are some changes. With her zest and energy, it's hard to
imagine her as a "senior" dog. But, it is such a joy to see her enjoying
her zoomies, chasing her tail, and wanting to play. When she stops
doing these, something is up.

It
all began when she had some crazy skin infections at the end of an
unusually hot and humid summer that wreaked havoc on her and resulted in
an awful skin infection that resulted in some (gasp!) baldness in areas
of her back and neck that required being treated topically and orally.
Her fur was literally was coming out in clumps to reveal total bald
spots underneath. Her undercoat refused to grow back in. In a word, I
was nervous.

***The next 3 photos are graphic and may be disturbing to some people. Feel free to scroll past!***

Oh-Ohhhhh. Ew. What is this???

And finally, some regrowth...

I
have to say, it has been a long process to get those to heal, with
treatments including two rounds of a topical antibiotic spray, as well
as oral antibiotics. She's still sporting some bald patches, with a new one today. A few have started to finally get peach fuzz. Plus, she typically blows her coat
in August, and is only blowing it now for the past month. At first,
seeing the tufts made me worry that she was losing more fur, as the bald
spots came out in clumps...but, thankfully, most of it is a normal blow
at an abnormal time of year. Blame Mother Nature!

As a result, since it
is winter here in the northeast, there are chilly days my northern
breed balding girl requires a coat to go outside. At first, she was not a
happy camper, but she has come to accept the coat, which she does look
very chic in it, if I say so myself. Thankfully, we are having a rather
warmish winter, so those coat days are few.

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Harley not feeling well.

Shortly
before the holidays, Harley developed sudden double nasty ear
infections that required samples to be sent off to the lab, and she was
put on medication with a side effect that caused her to be quite sick
and had a loss of appetite. Not eating is always a concern, but
especially with a dog who is 13.5 years old. We had to reduce her
antibiotic, and she was placed on a pain killer, but I eased her off
that (as she does not do well on pharmaceuticals with her GI issues). After reading many positive articles and testimonials, and chatting with others who have given it a whirl, I added Treatibles® full-spectrum hemp infused oil to her diet via
dropper in the hopes of naturally helping her with her pain and lack of
appetite. Since she was not eating, the oil was the best and least stressful way of getting
her to take it.

Chloe waiting on a new Treatibles Soft Chew

I also added the treats to my other FiveSibes daily regimen as well, now
that they are senior dogs with new arthritis issues, and one has noise anxiety (think fireworks, thunder storms, etc). Healthy harmony
was definitely something I was seeking for them, and Treatibles promised
and, in my humble opinion, certainly delivered!

Chloe also likes the blueberry and pumpkin hard treats!

Harley,
my beautiful, sweet, oldest gal is a true fighter. I admire her strength and will.
Having gone completely deaf two years ago, she now relies on the hand
signals that I'm so thankful I trained all of my Huskies in with their original training, and now she pays attention beautifully to the
signals. I also will alert her to my presence by announcing my entrance
when she is sleeping by "thumping" the floor to get her attention (which helps to not startle her and bring out her "Snarley Harley" side!) But,
when my tough alpha girl went from having a normally good appetite to
suddenly not eating at all, I was quite concerned. I knew one of the medications she desperately needed had a side effect of loss of appetite. And, as any of us who have dogs who suddenly stop eating, you know the challenge of trying (begging) them to take a few nibbles of food, any food, just so long as they eat!

It's been several nerve-wracking weeks of hand-feeding her

everything from bits of cooked turkey mixed
with bone broth to finding just the one or two proteins she would
nibble on and, yes, even baby food and my homemade "Husky soup," and letting her nibble or lick a few times throughout the day. Since one of her
adult-age onset of seizures we believe was triggered by hypoglycemia,
her not eating was a huge
concern. She usually enjoyed the pumpkin hard chew Treatibles®, but since she was not eating, I switched her to the Treatibles® oil by dropper to hopefully help with not only her daily arthritis pain, but now
also the pain of her ear infections, as well as to hopefully avert any
possible seizure activity, and (fingers crossed) see her appetite increase.
Since she was not willingly eating, I could not give her the regular Treatibles pumpkin hard chews she typically likes, so the oil was fantastic to have. I am happy
to report that I have seen such positive results on all fronts.

"Woo! Let's zoomie, Wolf!" says Harley, feeling better!

Thankfully, she is finished with her medication that was causing loss of appetite, and her ear infections seem to be healing (she is having a follow-up with
our vet this week), and *thankfully* her appetite is now gradually
returning. What a heartwarming feeling to see her willingly eat again!
And the icing on the cake? When she started to play with Wolf, Chloe,
and Bandit again, and engage in Husky zoomies! That's how I spell R-E-L-I-E-F!

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Bandit taste-testing the new soft chews!

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Important Fact: Are all hemp oil treats created equal? No! Do your homework, research, ask questions, talk to your vet, and go ahead an ask to see those company lab results! It is important know what and where the ingredients are from!

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Types of Treatibles:

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Need More Info to

Navigate the Hemp Field?

Important Read:An excellent in-depth article in Dog Naturally titled "CBD Oil for Dogs: 10 Things You Didn't Know" that outlines almost anything you wanted to know, along with great graphics, is a must-read! READ IT HERE.

Important Read: Not sure what a dog's endocannabinoid system (ECS) is or why cannabinoid (CBD) ? Check out this very informative blog article by a professional fellow blogger, Rebecca Sanchez of The Pet Lifestyle Guru "How a Dog's Endocannabinoid System Works." READ IT HERE.

Important Read: There are many questions floating about with regards to the 2018 Farm Bill, using/not using the term "CBD" or cannabidiol, and hemp legalization. There is a really great and informational easy-to-understand blog article about this from the non-profit The Brookings Institution - READ IT HERE.

Important Read: Portion of Statement From the FDA Commissioner: "Today (December 20, 2018), the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 was signed into law. Among
other things, this new law changes certain federal authorities relating
to the production and marketing of hemp, defined as cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.),
and derivatives of cannabis with extremely low (less than 0.3 percent
on a dry weight basis) concentrations of the psychoactive compound
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). These changes include removing hemp
from the Controlled Substances Act, which means that it will no longer
be an illegal substance under federal law.... In short, we treat products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived
compounds as we do any other FDA-regulated products — meaning they’re
subject to the same authorities and requirements as FDA-regulated
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source of the substance, including whether the substance is derived from
a plant that is classified as hemp under the Agriculture Improvement
Act. To help members of the public understand how the FDA’s requirements
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moving forward to address questions regarding the Agriculture
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"Woo! We really like Treatibles!"

On A Personal NoteI know just how it can seem to be a bit of the Wild West navigating the industrial hemp and cannabidiol terrain, which if you have been looking into it, probably already know! So much to know, from the legalese to laws to obtaining honest and direct answers from the brand to questions, such as:

What state(s) do they grow their hemp?

Is it organic?

Has tests been done on crops for pesticides?

Can you see the lab results?

What is the state's legal stance?

Can you visit the crop site?

Research is key. I chose to add Treatibles® to my FiveSibes daily diet, and after approximately six months, I am very pleased with the results and how much harmony is back in my pups' daily lives, whether they are dealing with arthritis pain, GI issues, loss of appetite, or hoping to ward off possible seizure triggers, I feel I am adding a healthy, made in the USA, gluten-free treat to their diet that comes from a reputable company who uses only organic hemp grown in their own fields. Hopefully, these important informational sites I've shared here will help shed a little more light on the specifics that can be very confusing to laypersons, like me! It is important to keep up on what is happening on the legal front, and understand why some products may be referred to as hemp oil, and what is the best source. As we know, there is much research out there now about the positive benefits, and we highly recommend having an informative conversation with your vet if this is something you are considering.So...after 2018 ending on a bit of a wild ride (did I mention I also had bronchitis and laryngitis for three weeks?!), here's to having a 2019 that will turn out to be a wonderful one to look
back upon, filled with joy and memories. And, naturally, a wish for all of us--family and friends--to stay healthy, happy, and harmonious all year through!

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Welcome to the FiveSibes blog! At our home, we are the proud parents to five beautiful, lovable, energetic full-blooded Siberian Huskies whom we fondly refer to as "the kids!" Out of the five, four are siblings, three of them littermates! We also have an "Honorary Husky Cat" who adopted us, and most recently, she brought home another furpal, a feral kitten who has now adopted us, too! These furbabies are truly are a part of our family and we love them so! Through this blog, you will get to meet each one of them and share in a laugh or a cry at their fun-loving, crazy, wacky, and sometimes worrisome antics.

I first began the idea of creating a FiveSibes blog quite awhile ago when one of our Sibes, my wooly boy, Gibson, developed seizures shortly after his third birthday. When I began writing my journal of his medical journey, I had started posting entries on other social media as a way of connecting to others who also experienced the same with their dogs. Through this medium, I was able to connect with some pretty terrific dog-loving folks, both owners of Sibes, as well as other breeds,who I am happy to now call my friends.

My intention for this blog is to write about "a day in the life of" the FiveSibes, bringing thoughts, ideas, photos, tips, and discoveries to the forefront of discussion about the wonderful breed, as well as all things canine with others who share the same passion and love for their furbabies as we do.

We also hope to help spread the word that there are so many abandoned and homeless Sibes out there who could use a loving home. Too many times folks bring home a Husky simply for their beauty, but do not do the research to understand the breed and its needs and then turn the dog into a shelter when they can't/won't care for it anymore. Please visit the Sibe rescues listed on this site if you are considering bringing a Siberian Husky into your home. There are so many beautiful furbabies just waiting for a loving, forever home. Maybe yours could be one!

Let's make this forum a nice, comfy, polite place for everyone to visit--bring along your darling dog (or dogs), pull up a chair, have a cup of coffee, and let's talk canine!

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